Project Feedback Session Ahead of Houston Hackathon  2022

Impact Hub Houston is a locally rooted, globally connected community that champions inclusive, impact-driven innovation. We work to inspire, connect and empower the people working on sustainable solutions to the most pressing issues of our city and beyond.We are part of the world's largest network focused on building entrepreneurial communities for impact at scale — home to the changemakers, innovators, dreamers and entrepreneurs who believe that together we can strengthen our communities and build a better world.

Impact Hub Houston

This is your opportunity to put your skills to work for a good cause! Join #C4H and start receiving feedback before the Houston Hackathon!

Ideas to Impact: Hacking Solutions for Houston

Opportunities to learn about local challenges and resources, connect with innovators, build teams, and work collaboratively towards impactful solutions for the Greater Houston community!

<h3>It takes a village... that's why we need your skills and experience to make a difference in our city.</h3><h3>Houston Hackathon 2022 is around the corner and we want to provide extra opportunities for you to ideate and collaborate on projects ahead of the National Day of Civic Hacking. </h3><h3><a href="https://houston.impacthub.net/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Impact Hub Houston</a> invites you to join this early feedback session ahead of the 2022 Houston Hackathon. This will be a hybrid session!</h3><p>Our goal for this session is to listen to your project ideas and provide feedback from our group of mentors &amp; those in attendance. Who knows, you may even receive interest from potential teammates, too!</p><p><strong>Please bring:</strong> </p><ul><li>A positive problem-solving  attitude</li><li>Your project ideas for Houston Hackathon!</li><li>A willingness to support where you can</li></ul><h3><strong>Schedule //11:00 AM - 1:00 PM CST</strong></h3><p>11:00am   Welcome &amp; Group Introductions</p><p>11:15am   <a href="https://houstonhackathon.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"></a>Overview of the Houston Hackathon 2022</p><p>11:30am    Tech Tools: SBA/SBDC Marketing Research Resources for your project idea</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/charleselizabeth/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Elizabeth Charles</a>, Outreach and Marketing Specialist – U.S. SBA – Houston District Office</li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/conganasmiguel/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Miguel Lopez</a>, SBDC</li></ul><p>11:50pm   Begin pitching your project idea to the group! </p><ul><li>2 mins per pitch. </li><li>No slides are required. </li><li>Feedback will be provided after each pitch.</li></ul><p>12:30pm   Open Collaboration Session + other Tech Tools that can help you during Houston Hackathon</p><p>12:45pm   Closing and Next Steps</p><p></p><p><strong>Virtual Participation:</strong> Zoom link will be provided after registration. Must register as a Virtual Guest to receive the link and reminders on the day of the meeting.</p><p><strong>In-Person Attendance: </strong>We will be meeting at Impact Hub Houston's office. RSVP is required so we can pass your name to our building security.<strong> </strong>Garage &amp; Street Parking is available. </p>

<h3><strong>Code for Houston Brigade Code of Conduct / Código de Conducta</strong></h3><ul><li><a href="https://github.com/codeforhoustonorg/codeofconduct/blob/master/english.md" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">In English</a></li></ul><ul><li><a href="https://github.com/codeforhoustonorg/codeofconduct/blob/master/espa%C3%B1ol.md" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">En Español</a></li></ul><h3><strong>Plan Ahead for Other Important Dates</strong></h3><ul><li>Sept 17: Houston Hackathon 2022!!</li><li>Sept 18: Project Submissions Due on DevPost by 11:59PM</li><li>Sept 19 - Sept 23: Judges will review submissions on DevPost and submit their rankings</li><li>S﻿ept 23: Next Steps with SBA -- What is the SBIR/STTR and how to apply?</li><li>Sept 26: Winners Announced!</li></ul><p></p><p>SIGN UP ON DEVPOST: <a href="https://houstonhackathon2022.devpost.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://houstonhackathon2022.devpost.com/</a></p><p>JOIN THE SLACK: <a href="https://codeforhou.slack.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://codeforhou.slack.com/</a></p>

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